WSEAS Trans. on INFORMATION SCIENCE and APPLICATIONS, November 2004

/ WSEAS TRANSACTIONS
on INFORMATION SCIENCE and APPLICATIONS

Issue 5, Volume 1, November 2004

ISSN 1790-0832 http://www.wseas.org
Rotation-Invariant Log-Polar Transform and its Application in Watermarking / 1127
Guie Xie, Hong Shen
Quantitative Risk Assessment Approach for Host Software System Based on Network Scanning / 1134
Zhang Yong-Zheng, Fang-Xing, Yun Xiao-Chun, Zhang Tao
An O ( | L | log | L | ) Time Algorithm for the Recti-linear Shortest Path Problem / 1138
Junichiro Fukuyama
Object Oriented Software Fault Prediction Using Adaptive Neuro Fuzzy Inference System / 1142
S. Kanmani, V. Rhymend Uthariaraj, R. Nakeeran, P. Inbavani
Exploring The Behaviour of Neural Network Based Object Oriented Software Quality Models / 1146
S. Kanmani, V. Rhymend Uthariaraj, R. Nakeeran
Exploring new Identities with Maple as a tool / 1151
Badih Ghusayni
Flexible Document Categorisation / 1158
Jebari Chaker, Ounalli Habib
POCCS: A Parellel Out-of-Core Computing System for Linux Clusters / 1165
Jianqi Tang, Binxing Fang, Mingzeng Hu, Hongli Zhang
Multi-Agent technology Based on Genetic Processing / 1170
Stanislava Labátová
Decision Support System of Training Budget Management / 1174
Kyriakos Mamoukaris, Constantinos Makropoulos, Panagiotis Telonis
Approaches of e-Governance - from the Czech Republic Point of View / 1180
Stanislava Simonova, Jitka Komarkova, Ivo Brett
Geographic Information on the Web / 1185
Jitka Komarkova, Stanislava Simonova, Vaclav Dusek
E-learning Environment for Deaf people in the E-Commerce and New Technologies Sector / 1189
A.S.Drigas, J.Vrettaros, D.Kouremenos, L. Stavrou
An Intelligent Tool for Building E-Learning Contend-Material Using Natural Language in Digital Libraries / 1197
A. Drigas, J. Vrettaros
Temporal Activity Flow as a form of Ontological Real-World Knowledge Data Mining / 1206
V.G. Johnson
E-marketplaces and Risk Management: Implementation on Greek para-pharmaceutical industry / 1214
Vrassidas Leopoulos, Dimitra Voulgaridou, Konstantinos Kirytopoulos
Examinations Past Papers “e-Bank” Using Open Source Software / 1220
Leonidas Fragidis, Vassilios Mardiris, Charilaos Mizas, Vassilios Chatzis
Electronic Examinations “e-Exams” Using Open Source Software / 1225
Leonidas Fragidis, Vassilios Mardiris, Charilaos Mizas, Simeon Simeonidis, Vassilios Chatzis
Numerical Solving of Geometric Constraints by bisection a Distributed Approach / 1231
Samy Ait-Aoudia, Imad Mana
An analysis of the Information Needs for e-Parliament Systems / 1237
Penjira Kanthawongs
A Novel Approach to the Automation of Logic-Based Security Protocol Verification / 1243
Reiner Dojen, Tom Coffey
Concept-Based System Design to Personalize E-learning / 1248
Chao Boon Teo, Robert Kheng Leng Gay
A Comparative Analysis of State-Space Tools for Security Protocol Verification / 1256
Kieran Healy, Tom Coffey, Reiner Dojen
Reasoning on Properties of Non-repudiation Security Protocols / 1262
Marian Ventuneac, Tom Coffey, Thomas Newe
Cognitive Aspects of Web-based Hypertext: An Experimental Approach / 1268
Aristidis Protopsaltis, Vassiliki Bouki
Measuring e-Government – The Czech Republic in the View of International Evaluation Methods / 1277
Hana Kopackova
Design Aspects for Fast and Concurrent Data Access / 1283
Stoica Cristina, Stoica Valentin, Ionescu Felicia
Assessing Conflicts in Ontologies / 1289
Anusch Daemi and Jacques Calmet
A novel Approach to Diagnosing Student Learning Problems in E-learning Environments / 1295
Judy C.R. Tseng, Gwo-Jen Hwang
Implementation of the H-IPMP System Based on MPEG-21 for secure Multimedia Distribution Environment / 1301
Jong-Hyuk Park, Sung-Soo Kim, Jae-Won Han, Sang-Jin Lee
M-Business: The base for creating competitive advantage. The case of Vodafone-Panafon / 1309
Nikos Androulidakis, Iosif Androulidakis
Privacy Provision in E-learning Systems / 1314
Borka Jerman-Blažič, Tomaž Klobučar, Metka Tekavčič
A Semantic Web Approach to e-learning Personalization / 1320
Valentin Cristea, Stefna Trausan Matu, Octavian Udrea
A Critical Examination of all the Advantages and Disadvantages of e-stock Transactions and the way they Pertain Greek Banks / 1326
Despina Anargiridou, Dimitrios Papadopoulos
E-Campaign in Greek Elections: 2000-2004 / 1332
Prodromos Yannas and Georgios Lappas
Organizational Learning: Sharing Expertise with Information Technology / 1338
Seppo Sirkemaa
Building Interoperability Between LMS and Brokerage Platforms / 1341
Antoine Dubost, Michel R. Klein, Jacques Dang
Knowledge and Learning Tools for Managers: An Empirical Study / 1348
Frank Habermann, Karen Schmidt, Tilman Kuechler
A Study of Practicing Knowledge Getting via Internet Information / 1354
Kuo-Hung Tseng, Wen-Jiuh Chiang, Chi-Jen Lee, Hwa-Ling Tsai, Hsing-Chun Fang
Application of the GRAI Architecture for E-Governance Performance Evaluation / 1359
Elias Hadzilias
TELOCATE: A Wireless GIS for Crime Control in E-Policing / 1365
Roongrasamee Boondao, Vatcharaporn Esichaikul and Nitin Kumar Tripathi
Design, Implementation and Evaluation of Brokerage Systems of Learning Resources / 1371
Vana Kamtsiou, Bernd Simon, Lampros K. Stergioulas, Panagiotis Telonis
An Error Control for a Web Based Multimedia Collaboration Environment with an Integrated Whiteboard Function / 1377
Eung-Nam Ko
Roadmapping Methodology for Technology-Enhanced Professional Training / 1383
Vana Kamtsiou, Tapio Koskinen, Constantin Makropoulos, Yannis Manolessos, Lampros Stergioulas and Panagiotis Telonis
Using ICT Technology within Region Managing Focusing to Waste Recycling Control / 1389
Jan Capek
Broadband Access Satellite Enabled Education: The BASE² Project / 1394
Stergioulas L., Telonis P., Manolessos Y., Tiropanis T., Pappa D., Moatsos M., Ghinea G., Mamoukaris K., Kamtsiou V., Makropoulos C.
Access Authentication with Smart Card over the Internet: A Case Study in E-commerce / 1400
Antonis Proimadis, John Christakis, Antonis Logothetis, Athanasios Vappas, Michael Papalabrou
Efficient 2D cartoon production with the TOON platform / 1405
Titus Zaharia, Olfa Triki, Françoise Prêteux, Olivier Marre
Secure Mobile Code Computing Framework / 1411
Khaled Negm, Wael Adi, Fathey Abd-Al Wahab
Improving Preschool and Elementary School Children's Perception of Space and Time Through Computer and Microsoft Power-Point. / 1417
Lambros Stavrou, Anastasia Makratzi
Educational Library for Waveguide Circuits / 1422
P. L. Lopez Espi, R. Sanchez Montero, J. Alpuente Hermosilla
Some Remarks on Mathematical Models / 1426
Pavel Jura
A Study on e-Learning in Vehicle Environment / 1430
Yeon-Jun Choi, Min-Jeong Kim, Moon-Soo Lee, Oh-Cheon Kwon
Evolving Game Strategies for a Pool Player Robot / 1435
Mohammad Ebne Alian, Saeed Bagheri Shouraki, Caro Lucas
An Automatic World Length Determination Method / 1440
Marc-Andre Cantin, Yvon Savaria
PROLEARN VCC. The virtual competence centre of the NoE PROLEARN / 1449
Alexander Karapidis, Till Becker
Knowledge work management and learning arrangements KWM+LA a task in the proLearn NoE / 1455
Till Becker, Alexander Karapidis,
Language and Compiler for FPGA / 1462
F.S.Hiew and K.H.Koay
Teaching in the Computer Lab / 1468
A.Dendaki, P.Konisti, F. Paraskeva, E. Koumbias
Evaluating New teaching Methods in Computer Learning / 1473
F. Paraskeva, M. Nikolakaki, S. Papapetrou, K. Papagianni
E-Learning: Some Technology-Related Issues / 1478
Vladimir Srdanović